Description
A moist and tender classic marble cake swirled with rich chocolate and vanilla batters, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter in half. Stir cocoa powder into one half until fully blended.
- Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Don’t overmix after adding the flour to avoid a dense cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg